It’s Officially Spring: Try One of These 13 Floral Nail Trends to Ring in Breezy, Fresh Air

3D Floral Nails

Okay, okay, okay, florals for spring aren’t groundbreaking, I get it. But they do feel like the perfect way to celebrate spring when you wear them on your nails. Daisies, peonies, tulips, roses—no matter the blooms, they’ll ring in warm, breezy air when they’re immortalized on your fingers (and nope, these bouquets won’t die in a few days). My feed suddenly feels inundated with floral nail ideas, from delicate pressed flowers to kitschy doodles to bold 3D appliques. No matter what your nail art vibe is—simple designs or all-the-way maximalist—there’s something for you to try this season. Keep scrolling for a bunch of options to screenshot before your next nail appointment.

@nailsbyzola

Floral doesn’t have to mean busy. One simple 3D floral on an accent finger does the trick.

Retro Floral Nails

@betina_goldstein

These vintage-inspired flowers look so darling, especially with a matte top coat.

Rhinestone Floral Nails

@dualipa

Everyone say, “thank you, Dua Lipa, for this nail inspo.” But seriously, try a sparkly floral nail with this French mani with rhinestone flowers.

Painted Floral Nails

@tendrehands

Okay, Picasso! If your nail artist has serious painting skills, see if they can paint on these hyper-realistic flowers. (Or, ya know, just stick on some nail decals and call it a day.)

Spritz Season Nails

@pop_polished

Just go ahead and skip spring and go straight to spritz season. Before my first limoncello of the season, maybe I’ll put it on my nails.

Pressed Flower Nails

@betina_goldstein

If you like a dainty floral look, opt for this design that looks like pressed flowers on your nails.

Gilded Floral Nail Design

@naominailsnyc

Everything looks better against gold foil, including these pretty pink peonies.

Floral Lace Nails

@nailsbyzola

Delicate floral lace looks just as good on your dress as it does your nails (especially if you’re a spring bride).

Daisy Nail Idea

@nailsbyzola

I’m loving the juxtaposition of these nails: you get drama from the stiletto shape and long length, but it stays minimalistic with these itsy-bitsy daisies and matte finish.

Tropical Floral Nails

@pop_polished

Listening to Zara Larsson on repeat? Same. Might as well get “Midnight Sun” nails too then.

Farmer’s Market Nails

@akikonails_nyc

As if I needed any other excuse to spend my entire paycheck on the farmer’s market every Saturday, these nails—featuring a mix of flowers, strawberries, and yup, fish—just convinced me.

Gold Rose Nail Idea

@naominailsnyc

Only accepting this rose if it’s gold and the star of my manicure. Sorry!

Floral French Tips

@polished_yogi

Upgrade your French tips for spring with a line of petite flowers.

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Beth Gillette

Beth Gillette is the beauty editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers skincare, makeup, hair, nails, and more across digital and print. She can generally be found in bright eyeshadow furiously typing her latest feature or hemming and hawing about a new product you "have to try." Prior to Cosmopolitan, she wrote and edited beauty content as an Editor at The Everygirl for four years. Follow her on Instagram for makeup selfies and a new hair 'do every few months.